Elle inspires dad’s big ride
Andrew MathiesonRIDING a bike the stretch of Tasmania – and back to Geelong – feels like baby steps for charity cyclist Jasper Boyd when...
Battlers’ credit lifeline set to start dealing out money
Andrew MathiesonA series of interest-free loans are “up and running” for struggling low-income earners and battling pensioners in Geelong.
Charities have started referring clients to...
Whale of a season closes with a visitor record
Jessica BentonThe region has finished a record season for southern right wales along the Great Ocean Road, according to a wildlife worker.
Department of Sustainability...
Union boss slams driver penalties
Alex de VosUnions have slammed Geelong Taxi Network’s plan to penalise drivers for misbehaviour under a shake-up of services.
Geelong Trades and Labour Council boss...
Researchers discover hidden war treaures
Jessica BentonA research team has uncovered a treasure trove of war relics spread across the Bellarine Peninsula in an Australian-first study.
Historian Bob Marmion, archaeologist...
Council on Copenhagen: Don’t call it a junket
Jessica BentonANOTHER Geelong councillor is packing his bags for an overseas trip at the expense of ratepayers.
Councillors have voted unanimously to send John Doull...
Frank rises to Remembrance Day challenge
Andrew MathiesonOLD digger Frank Hayes cast a solitary figure on Remembrance Day this week, standing beside the flag pole at Geelong’s Johnstone Park like...
Geelong cultural capital after museum bid failure
A failed bid for a Guggenheim museum helped Geelong become a “cultural capital”, according to a Deakin University academic’s research.
Associate Professor Louise Johnson said...
Wings for Chicken’s footy plan
Alex de VosA Geelong radio announcer is a step closer to his controversial dream of setting up a junior football club on the Surf...
Drysdale set for surge of home blocks
Jessica BentonDRYSDALE’S population is set to sprawl with the opening of a new growth area.
City of Greater Geelong councillors have voted to adopt a...
November heat record
Alex de VosThe region has baked through a November heatwave record, according to a weather expert.
Geelong Weather Services’ Lindsay Smail said Wednesday marked the...
Sea-rise maps threat to value of properties
Jessica BentonNEW planning rules threaten to slash the value of hundreds of Geelong region properties deemed at risk of rising sea levels.
Borough of Queenscliffe...
From the archives
16 years ago
15 January, 2010
Greater police presence and the introduction of new powers to tackle anti-social behaviour have led to a “significant” drop in...
